Bibliophiles at Home

This week Camila and Jen are joined by Jen's daughter, Corinne, as they discuss Caraval, the first book in Stephanie Garber's YA Fantasy trilogy of the same name. In addition to Caraval, the ladies also give their opinions on the age gap trope and all things literary romance, from cowboy (Elsie Silver), to vampire (Stephenie Meyer), to regency (Julia Quinn and Jane Austen). 

Join Camila and Jen as they discuss The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. A finalist for the 2020 Noble Prize for Fiction, The Dutch House begins in the 1960s and explores the questions of inheritance, love, and forgiveness over the span of five decades. 

Join Camila and Jen as they discuss Beartown by Swedish author Fredrick Backman. Much darker than this previous novels, Backman uses Beartown's obsession with ice hockey as the backdrop for exploring serious issues such as bullying, rape, and suicide.

Happy New Year! Jen and Camila kick off 2024 and with a recap of their favorite holiday reads and their personal reading goals, followed by a sneak preview of the first four books for Season 2. This is a SPOILER FREE episode!

It's our last episode of Season 1! Join Camila and Jen for a recap of 2023 as they each share their top five reads for the year. This is a SPOILER FREE episode!

Jen and Camila revisit nonfiction in their discussion of the New York Times best seller, Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. Best known as the lead singer of the band Japanese Breakfast, Zauner explores her upbringing as an American Korean, and ultimately faces the threat of losing access to her Korean culture when her mother becomes terminally ill.

Bonus Episode Part 2 of 2 - Happy Halloween! As a special treat, Camila and Jen are discussing Manacled by SenLinYu. First uploaded to Wattpad in 2018 and now available exclusively on AO3, this “Dramione” reimagining of Harry Potter has recently taken over BookTok and is changing the game when it comes to fan fiction.

Bonus Episode Part 1 of 2 - Happy Halloween! As a special treat for spooky season, Camila and Jen are discussing Manacled by SenLinYu. First uploaded to Wattpad in 2018 and now available exclusively on AO3, this “Dramione” reimagining of Harry Potter has recently taken over BookTok and is changing the game when it comes to fan fiction.

This week Camila and Jen journey into the Grishaverse to discuss Six of Crows, the first book of Leigh Bardugo's #1 New York Times bestselling high fantasy duology.

This week Jen and Camila kick off spooky season with the classic gothic horror novella from Henry James, The Turn of the Screw. Since its initial publication in 1898, this story has fascinated audiences with its ambiguity and is considered to be the most critically analyzed ghost in the English language.

This week Jen and Camila discuss the newest book from New York Times bestselling author R. F. Kuang: Yellowface. Kuang's novel offers readers a glimpse of the sometimes dark and often ruthless worlds of publishing and social media while exploring topics such as racism, diversity, and cultural appropriation.

Join Camila and Jen this week as they discuss Matt Haig's international besteller, The Midnight Library. In his novel, Haig uses the main character's suicide attempt as a plot device to frame the philosophical and somewhat controversial question: what makes life worth living?September is National Suicide Prevention Month. 988lifeline.org provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

This week Jen and Camila return from their summer hiatus to discuss the 2021 New York Times bestseller, The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. A coming-of-age story set in 1954 over the span of just 10 days, The Lincoln Highway serves as a reminder that sometimes all you need is a faithful companion and the open road.

Did they laugh? Did they cry? This episode Camila and Jen discuss some very challenging topics as they take a deep dive into Jennette McCurdy's bestselling memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died.

This week Camila and Jen venture into the genre of historical fiction as they discuss Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson. In this difficult but important novel, Johnson examines the horrors of slavery through the lens of a white-passing Black woman with particular emphasis on her role as a mother.

Fourth Wing is currently the hottest book that's nowhere to be found, and this week Jen and Camila are discussing their take on all the things: fantasy, adventure, romance, and dragons. From bestselling author Rebecca Yarros, Fourth Wing is the first novel in her highly anticipated new series, The Empyrean.

This week Jen and Camila share their take on Reminders of Him, the #7 bestselling book of 2022 according to Forbes, by Colleen Hoover. The story of a young mother struggling to make peace with the traumatic events of her past, Reminders of Him suggests that forgiveness may just be the greatest gift of all.

Join Camila and Jen as they discuss Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver's latest novel and winner of the 2022 Pulitzer prize for fiction. A modern retelling of Charles Dickens's classic David Copperfield, the story is set in Lee County, Virginia, and follows the life of its titular character, Demon, as he navigates poverty, loss, and addiction.

What exactly does “in medias res” mean? Is it pronounced “Suh-LEE-nuh” or “Suh-LAY-nuh”? What are “wyrdmarks” and what do they have to do with anything? These questions and more are answered as Jen and Camila discuss “Throne of Glass,” the titular first novel in the high fantasy series by internationally bestselling author Sarah J. Maas.

Camila and Jen offer up their take on “The Maidens” by Alex Michaelides, New York Times bestselling author of “The Silent Patient.” This psychological thriller incorporates elements of Greek mythology throughout and ends with a twist that you'll never see coming!

Join Camila and Jennifer as they discuss Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano, New York Times bestselling author of “Dear Edward.” An Oprah's Book Club pick, “Hello Beautiful” is a heart-wrenching exploration of love, loss, joy, tragedy, and the endurance of familial ties.

Welcome to Bibliophiles at Home, the bookclub podcast for introverts. Meet your hosts Jennifer and Camila as they share their reading preferences, question their former favorites (ahem, Twilight), and announce the title for the first book club discussion.